h22 into a 92 prelude si

Yes i was wondering what is all involved with swapping an h22 into a 92 prelude si. My buddy was alittle late on paying me fro some previous repairs so i now own his car that has a blown motor. Right now it has a h23. I just wasn't sure if i will need the power steering line and mounts like i do on the accord swaps. let me know

Originally posted by sniezek66@Sep 6 2004, 09:28 AMYes i was wondering what is all involved with swapping an h22 into a 92 prelude si. My buddy was alittle late on paying me fro some previous repairs so i now own his car that has a blown motor. Right now it has a h23. I just wasn't sure if i will need the power steering line and mounts like i do on the accord swaps. let me know

kurtis

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You're golden. That swap is supposedly one of the easiest swaps to do. A couple of wires for VTEC and you're there. Mounts should be the same, and the wiring should be minimal. The H23 already has a knock sensor and IAB. The O2 sensor is already located down below on the H23, and the power steering line is the same, I believe. You'd need the ECU of course.

I think the prices are about the same for a complete swap, which includes the complete motor, tranny, axles, and ECU. Some place charge extra for the shift linkage. Prices usually range from $2,000 to $2,500 for a swap.

When I did my swap, I got a H22A front-clip. Basically, its a Prelude cut in half. I got mine for $2,300.

I know what the specs are on the motor i'm just concerned with is the 10hp difference that noticable. I can get my hands on a usdm easy then a jdm so that's why i'm asking just if there is a noticable difference between the horses. I wouldn't think so, but maybe i'm wrong.

Originally posted by sniezek66@Sep 9 2004, 06:16 PMI know what the specs are on the motor i'm just concerned with is the 10hp difference that noticable.Â I can get my hands on a usdm easy then a jdm so that's why i'm asking just if there is a noticable difference between the horses.Â I wouldn't think so, but maybe i'm wrong.

I don't think the difference would be that noticeable. If you get a good deal on a USDM motor, then take it. Use the money you save to build it up, or buy some goodies. There will be a little difference, but you could make up for it by buying more aggressive cams, cam gears, dyno time, etc.

@Sep 6 2004, 09:28 AMYes i was wondering what is all involved with swapping an h22 into a 92 prelude si. My buddy was alittle late on paying me fro some previous repairs so i now own his car that has a blown motor. Right now it has a h23. I just wasn't sure if i will need the power steering line and mounts like i do on the accord swaps. let me know

kurtis

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You're golden. That swap is supposedly one of the easiest swaps to do. A couple of wires for VTEC and you're there. Mounts should be the same, and the wiring should be minimal. The H23 already has a knock sensor and IAB. The O2 sensor is already located down below on the H23, and the power steering line is the same, I believe. You'd need the ECU of course.

I'd do it in two winks. This is a worthy easy swap.

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My bro just got a '92 prelude S<<<lower model, but for 1800

He's already thinking about swapping. It would be better for him to get the full changeover from hmotors right? (obd1 h22a)
Anything to know about the mounts? The wiring is easy to figure, but I need to know about the mounts or any sensor relocation. Oh yeah...Back from the dead!!!!

Mounts should be the same. You'll need the right exhaust and downpipe. If I could put a prelude motor in an Accord, then you should have no problem putting one into a prelude. If you have the F22A, then you'll have to add VTEC and Knock sensor. You can re-use just about everything, but you may want the gear ratio and LSD from a JDM tranny. You can run a chipped P72 or P28, or get the standard P13.

I'd swap it. The F22 is a good motor, but the H22 is SOOOO much more fun.

Originally posted by dohcvtec_accord@Feb 2 2005, 04:58 PMYes, except for the driver's mount (on the F22B1's and F22B2's). Although tab has mentioned that in 90-93 Accords (F22A1), no monkeying needs to be done at all to make them work.

I googled this site intending to find the price for a H22... but im also interested in learning to swap engines / fix up my car on my own.

How do i get myself started? On the basics... etc etc... please let me know! thanks.

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first:read, read, read, and read some more
second:don't revive a thread over a year old. if you have questions, the best way is to start a new one.
third:buys some tools and start working
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